INGREDIENTS

• 4 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground star anise or ½ teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
• Olive oil for brushing

PREPARATION

1. Combine all the ingredients except the oil in a small bowl.
2. Brush the steaks of your choice with olive oil.
3. Sprinkle the rub generously all over the steaks.
4. Cover and let stand for 2 hours at room temperature or, better still, refrigerate overnight.